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I think one of the coolest things about living in Wisconsin is having such easy access to such a wide variety of cheeses. Being from Texas, we have dairies and co-ops; but nothing compares to the Burnett Dairy right in the heart of Burnett County. I’ll never forget my very first trip to Wisconsin (about…

I hear wedding bells! I am so incredibly excited to be attending my first Siren Destination Wedding Fair here at the end of the month. I will be there taking pictures for the paper, but I will also be enjoying the event as a bridesmaid to one of my dear friends who is getting married…

2019 is FINALLY here which means that New Year’s resolutions are in full swing! If you are looking for the best place to help you reach your fitness goals for the new year, look no further. I know of three centers right here in Burnett County that offer great services to help you start the…

Burnett County may be small, but there is a love for coffee in this area that goes way beyond the two stoplights. Whether you are passing through or are a native to the area, you HAVE to stop in and indulge in these two delightful coffee shops if you are looking for a festive holiday…

Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner! As you wrap up your Christmas shopping (or if you are just beginning to tackle your list..!) know that The Big Bundle Up operation is going strong with a local drop off location right in Siren at The Lodge at Crooked Lake! There are many…

Kneading a fun night out? Take a bread class in honor of National Homemade Bread Day on November 17th, 2018! What better way to celebrate National Homemade Bread Day than by baking your very own delicious, light, fluffy loaf of bread at Smoland Prairie Inn? The farm is located right in between Siren and Grantsburg…

By: Kim Wheeler Grantsburg, WI I grew up in a family of sportsmen.  Both of my brothers hunt, and they are passionate about it.  My father loved to hunt and fish, but he passed away when I was 12 years old. I know that if he had lived longer, he would have taken me hunting when…

Happy National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! We are extremely grateful to the Humane Society of Burnett County for their love for animals and continuous dedication to the community. The HSBC is in the process of transitioning from their current shelter on Midtown Road in Siren to their much larger facility, The Peggy Schilling Animal Adoption…

Photos and article by Kim Wheeler, Granstburg Resident If you’ve ever seen real wild rice in local stores for sale, (the greenish brown stuff, not the cultivated black wild rice sold for less than $5 a pound) you may have wondered why it is so expensive.  At $10 to $12 dollars per pound, or more,…